Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-18-2010, 02:12 AM
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I haven't upgraded to 1.31 either. I have had no problems with wireless flash and the 540FGZ in firmware 1.30 and using it in "master" and "controller" modes. I do know that I have to make sure that my Flash is securely fixed in the hot shoe WHEN registering the flash gun.
Firmware 1.31 is for "Improved stability of recording images for some SDHC memory cards"
Can't see the connection, so would advise you to contact Pentax
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Forum: Sold Items
05-09-2010, 05:06 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Lens Asking Price
AUD $380....... SOLD Item Location
Merimbula, NSW, Australia Item Description
This lens is in AS NEW CONDITION as I have only used it twice in the twelve months that I have owned it. It still has twelve months left on the warranty.
I am essentially lazy and prefer to use a zoom lens all the time.
Included : Tamron AF 90mm 1:1 Macro Lens, front and back lens caps, Lens hood, Warranty card, Leather Lens Case and original Box. Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New Shipping Destinations
Worldwide Shipping Charge
AUD $20 to Australia, elsewhere by arrangement. Shipping Services
AUS. Post. Reg. & Insured Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details
Item is Insured in post.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
04-21-2010, 07:50 PM
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Tamron SP AF 90mm f2.8 Di 1:1 Macro Lens, including lens hood, front and back lens caps and leather pouch - in MINT condition. AUD $360 incl. postage to Australia and for elsewhere please PM me. ........WITHDRAWN
Pentax AF-540 FGZ Auto-Zoom Electronic Flash Unit, including Operating Manual, Stand and Pouch - in MINT condition. AUD $360 incl. postage to Australia and for elsewhere please PM me. ........SOLD
Both items come in original boxes.
Payment by PAYPAL please.
John, Merimbula, NSW, Australia.
Ebay feedback 100%, user name - jasbyatlisa.
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
04-21-2010, 07:03 PM
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Adam,
I have PM 'd you with this question but thought it worth putting here also as I am panicking.
I had a Multiple items entry in the For Sale section and sold one item, but then clicked the "Mark items as sold" and of course they were all marked as sold!!! I am dealing with a prospective buyer on one of the other items. How can I re-instate the other two items ???
Entry...
Tamron 18-250mm SOLD, Also Tamron 90mm Macro, and Pentax 540 FGZ flash.
User name - jumbuc
Regards, John
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Forum: Sold Items
04-20-2010, 08:40 PM
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No....... I had all my lenses checked under warranty at C R Kennedy (Pentax - Melbourne) for FF/BF............John
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Forum: Sold Items
04-19-2010, 10:06 PM
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Tamron SP AF 90mm f2.8 Di 1:1 Macro lens incl. Lens Hood, front and back lens caps and leather pouch - in MINT condition.
-AUD $400
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5 - 6.3 LD Asph (IF) Zoom Lens incl. Lens Hood and UV filter and front and back lens caps - in MINT condition.
-AUD $400
Pentax AF-540 FGZ Auto Zoom Electronic Flash Unit incl. operating manual, stand and pouch - also in MINT condition.
-AUD $450
All this equipment has hardly been used and comes complete in original boxes.
Postage included within Australia, elsewhere by arrangement.
Payment by PAYPAL please
John, Merimbula, NSW, Australia.
Ebay feedback 100% (user name - jasbyatlisa) |
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
11-07-2009, 05:48 PM
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Thanks Canada......It does occasionally get a bit confusing in that Flash Manual.
Regards, John
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
11-05-2009, 09:00 PM
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Mattmatic has answered my question..........I was still in Slave2 instead of Slave1.......apparently when setting up the wireless flash settings and registering them on the camera the instructions in the flash manual do not appear to be quite complete as I DID set the Slave to channnel 1 but it remained as channel 2. Anyway by holding down the Light swith for 2 secs one can change the Slave channel and it stays set !! ...Slave 2 is the "dumb" slave and only works in A auto or M manual.....Thanks Matt...
John
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
11-05-2009, 08:47 PM
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Hello Jumbuc...I have just bought the 540FGZ today for use with my K20D i have not tried any off camera work yet...There is a note in the user manual regarding K10D firmware...Do you have firmware version 1.10 in your camera?
Yes, I have Version 1.3......
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
11-04-2009, 08:37 PM
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HELP !!! I am trying to use the K10D with the AF540 flash as slave in wireless mode with the built-in flash as controller as shown on page 40 in the flash manual. I have followed the instructions step by step and with great care, but when I have registered the flash with the camera I cannot get the flash back into P-TTL mode.
The camer is set to wireless flash and the custom menu shows the built-in flash is to trigger the AF540 only. I have tried setting the camera mode to Av and Tv and P but still can't get the AF540 into P-TTL. The camera will fire the flash wirelessly in A auto or M manual............What am I doing wrong please???
John
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-17-2009, 01:44 AM
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I too bought a Pentax after considerable research into Nikon, Canon, Oly, and Sony, and decided that Pentax gave you the best value for money by far, the best quality product in that range of DSLR, and probably the most important aspect SR !!! I have a rather shakey hand. And I now have a Pentax K10D and am very happy with it, but if I win Lotto I will probably get the K-7 and a lot of good glass.
John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-24-2009, 12:53 AM
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.....and I certainly qualify as an OLD DUDE.....1932 and still going strong.........first camera.... Rolleicord
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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-24-2009, 12:42 AM
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To soften/diffuse the On Camera Flash of the K10D, I cut a slot in the side of a WHITE 35mm container and slip it over the top of the flash........works well.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-27-2009, 07:36 PM
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Phewwww!!!!! Just downloaded PhotoME and eventually found shutter count.......
Camera K10D
Shutter count 4264
Purchased January 2008
Sorry, I can't contribute more.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-17-2009, 04:15 PM
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Thanks for your advice Marc, I was not aware of the OK/e-dial method and so was searching for a solution to my shaky hand problem and the need to frequently change ISO. It certainly was driving me mad to have to go to Fn and scroll to desired ISO and press the OK button. I will try both methods......regards, John.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-17-2009, 04:00 PM
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In acknowledgement to Marc, I was not aware of the OK/e-dial method of changing ISO.... I used the Fn button and scrolled to the relevant ISO and clicked the OK button by which time the subject had long gone!!...... I have a VERY shaky hand and even with SR I don't have the range of settings that you guys do - so I up the ISO frequently in order to get the Pic as sharp as possible...........John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 09:32 PM
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I used to do it that way too. But I find that I want to change the ISO more often than I want to modify the exposure, so I switched to the other method. Just a matter of personal preference I suppose. Pentax seem to cater for everyone !!!..............John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 08:50 PM
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Hi there ASH............I have only occupied the two dials in Av mode and Tv mode..........in Manual I can still change the ISO by using the OK button and the front e-dial. Regards, John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 07:57 PM
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The default for the e-dial in AV mode - the front e-dial has no function. The default for the e-dial in TV mode - the rear e-dial has no function. I just thought that ISO is so important to me to control, I would use the OTHER e-dial for ISO and I can see it all the time.....,John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 07:38 PM
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Marc..........Because I set the e-dial to ISO on both AP and SP the OK dial method doesn't work !! One can use ISO on the e-dial OR the OK button method ........ not both......John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 07:27 PM
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Thanks Marc for the welcome - have been too shy to post before - but now the flood gates maybe open !!! I believe the K10D does NOT have the feature you mention - only the K20D. I don't often use Exposure compensation so don't need Option 1. I now have NO button to press, ONLY e-dial to adjust and I can see all three items in the LCD at once. ...John
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 07:15 PM
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I don't think the K10D is the same as the K20D............but anyway, I have only to adjust the ISO with the e-dial.........NO buttons to press.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-16-2009, 06:44 PM
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Hi All............(first post!)
I have owned a K10D for just over a year (first DSLR, previously used a Nikon F501 film) and have been playing with the settings to achieve the most reliable and quick response in everyday use, one of DP review's main criticisms on the KD10D was that there was no ISO button, and I agree that control over ISO is just as important as aperture and shutter speed.
In the custom menu there are numerous settings for e-dials and after a lot of playing around I have settled on:-
Option 4 - Aperture priority mode - Rear e-dial - aperture
Front e-dial - ISO
Option 4 - Shutter priority mode - Rear e-dial - ISO
Front e-dial - shutter speed
Exposure compensation is still easy to access with the +/- button and the front e-dial. I shoot 80% of the time in AP and 20% SP, but on both settings I can now see and adjust all three settings - aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
NO NEED FOR AN ISO BUTTON!
Please comment on this approach.
I have not seen a thread on this subject, but apologise if there is and I missed it.
PS I have spent many happy hours reading the Pentax forum threads (and Pentax UK too) - most informative - thanks guys........... JOHN
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